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The
Franklin County District Court is a Court of Limited Jurisdiction
established by State statute. The Court hears criminal, civil,
infraction, and miscellaneous cases. Criminal misdemeanor
cases carry a maximum penalty of up to 90 days in jail and
a $1,000 fine. Criminal gross misdemeanor cases carry a maximum
penalty of up to 1 year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Examples
of criminal cases heard by the Court are:
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| DUI |
| Domestic Violence Assault
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| Driving While Suspended |
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| General civil actions with damage
claims in the maximum amount of $75,000. The court does
not hear cases involving title to or possession of real
property. |
| Small claims actions with money
claims in the maximum amount of $5,000. The Small Claims
Court may only grant judgment for monetary damages.
The Court may not order the other party to return property
or do anything except pay money. |
| Traffic Violations |
| Code Violations |
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MISCELLANEOUS
PROCEEDINGS INCLUDE |
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| Antiharassment
Petitions |
| Name Change Petitions
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| Vehicle Impound
Hearings |
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